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Employee Share Agreement Template for Malaysia

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Employee Share Agreement

"I need an Employee Share Agreement for a Malaysian technology startup offering 1000 ordinary shares to each of our senior developers, with a 3-year vesting period starting January 2025 and including good/bad leaver provisions."

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The Employee Share Agreement is a crucial document for companies in Malaysia looking to implement employee share ownership schemes as part of their compensation and retention strategy. This agreement is designed to comply with Malaysian regulatory requirements, including the Companies Act 2016 and Securities Commission Guidelines on Employee Share Schemes. It provides a comprehensive framework for share allocation, defining vesting conditions, establishing rights and restrictions, and addressing tax implications. The document is particularly important for companies seeking to align employee interests with long-term business success, attract and retain talent, and create a sense of ownership among staff. It includes necessary provisions for protecting both the company's interests and employees' rights while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of the Company and the Employee participating in the share scheme

2. Background: Context of the agreement and purpose of the employee share scheme

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Grant of Shares: Details of the shares being offered, including number, class, and nominal value

5. Vesting Conditions: Timelines and conditions for share vesting

6. Price and Payment: Share price (if applicable) and payment terms

7. Rights and Restrictions: Shareholder rights and any restrictions on share transfers

8. Tax Obligations: Treatment of tax liabilities and responsibilities

9. Termination Provisions: Consequences of employment termination on share rights

10. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information

11. Governing Law: Specification of Malaysian law as governing law

12. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, and entire agreement

Optional Sections

1. Tag-Along Rights: Rights of the employee to participate in sale of shares by major shareholders

2. Drag-Along Rights: Company's right to force employee participation in a company sale

3. Put and Call Options: Options for the company to buy back shares or employee to sell shares

4. Performance Conditions: Specific performance targets linked to share vesting

5. Bad Leaver Provisions: Additional consequences for termination due to misconduct

6. Share Dealing Code: Rules for trading shares if company is or becomes listed

7. Nominee Arrangements: If shares are to be held by a nominee on behalf of employees

Suggested Schedules

1. Share Details: Detailed specification of shares including class rights and numbers

2. Vesting Schedule: Detailed timeline and milestones for share vesting

3. Deed of Adherence: Form for employee to agree to company's shareholders' agreement

4. Share Transfer Form: Standard form for transferring shares

5. Tax Calculation Examples: Illustrative examples of tax treatment in different scenarios

6. Company Constitution Excerpts: Relevant excerpts from company constitution regarding shares

7. Acceptance Form: Form for employee to accept the share offer

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok³ÉÈË°æ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

alex.den.21@genieai.co
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